“So,” began Amanda, speaking softly as she could see just how frightened Jimbugs was, “why are you in the dryer with your head stuck in my sock?”

“It's my job. I have to collect socks and take them to the workshop. But I have to go now. If I'm late I'll be in big trouble. I got stuck in the sock because it's dark in there and sometimes I can't see where I'm going.”